Origin
Hillsboro, OR
Afternoon in Hillsboro on Thursday
Local time
2:30 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hillsboro, OR to Banks, OR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11.6 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hillsboro, OR
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Banks, OR
Arthur Shuraev
Trip Overview
The drive from Hillsboro, OR to Banks, OR covers 11.6 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northwest Glencoe Road, Northwest Sunset Highway, Northwest Banks Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.4 miles on Northwest Glencoe Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 11.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 19m drive with frequent turns across 11.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwest Glencoe Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hillsboro, OR to Banks, OR is easy. At 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (US 26 / Northwest Sunset Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles (OR 47 / Northwest Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward US 26 West: Seaside
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 26 West: Seaside
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 26 / Northwest Sunset Highway
Merge onto US 26 / Northwest Sunset Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
11.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
OR 47 / Northwest Main Street
Turn left onto OR 47 / Northwest Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Glencoe Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Northwest Sunset Highway | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Northwest Banks Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| North 1st Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Northwest Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest Glencoe Road
— 4.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro, OR and Banks, OR.
1
Start on North 1st Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North 1st Avenue
2
Continue on Northwest Glencoe Road
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Northwest Glencoe Road
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward US 26 West: Seaside
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto US 26
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest Sunset Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn slight left onto Northwest Banks Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Banks Road
6
Turn left onto OR 47
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Northwest Main Street
7
Arrive at destination
OR 47
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.31 one way
$4.62 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $2.45 | $4.89 |
| premium | $5.59 | $2.55 | $5.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Banks, OR
Afternoon in Banks on Thursday
Local time
2:30 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
26 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hillsboro, OR to Banks, OR covers 11.6 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest Glencoe Road, Northwest Sunset Highway, Northwest Banks Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.8 miles from Hillsboro, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.31 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Hillsboro, OR to Banks, OR is easy. At 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (US 26 / Northwest Sunset Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles (OR 47 / Northwest Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hillsboro, OR to Banks, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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